A scouting report is designed to provide the inside scoop, the lay of the land, accurate conditions, so our tactics, in a given circumstance, will be successful. In this program, Chip tells us we need a scouting report when we pursue peace.

Introduction: “A scouting report” -1 Timothy 6:5-10

Four Questions:

1. Who is our foe?
2. How formidable is our foe?
3. What are his tactics?
4. Where are we vulnerable to attack?

Three Principles – Three Practices:

Step #1: Develop PERSONAL COMPASSION – How?

• By putting others’ needs ahead of our wants. -Philippians 4:14-15

Step #2: Develop a GENEROUS SPIRIT – How?

• By releasing the very thing that has power to consume us. -Philippians 4:16

Step #3: Develop an ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE – How?

• By understanding the inseparable relationship between our money and authentic worship. -Philippians 4:17-18

Conclusion: “Scouting Recommendations” -1 Timothy 6:17-19

Four Commands:

1. Put your HOPE in God.
2. Be RICH in good deeds.
3. Be GENEROUS.
4. Be willing to SHARE.

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